May 2010

Accidental politician

by admin on May 26, 2010

Accidental politician Kelly Vincent seeks change for disabled.

THE youngest woman to enter an Australian parliament is an accidental politician whose life took an unexpected turn after she made a last-ditch bid for a new wheelchair. 

News story published in The Australian 13th May 2010

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Educational and developmental toys

by admin on May 23, 2010

I have come across some really great website for educational products appropriate to help children develop particular skills.

The fundamental senses of seeing, tasting, hearing, smelling and feeling encourage a child’s curiosity and activate their mind to discover the things around their world. For many children, though, one or more of these senses may be absent or delayed. As such, sensory toys are tremendously important for these children and their development.

Selected Websites that I feel are suitable for children with;

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Sensory Processing Disorders
  • Speech and Language Delays
  • ADHD
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Cognitive and Learning Delays

    • Special needs toys Skill builders enabling devices Sense abilities Technical Solutions Australia

    Baby Signs Australia – sign language program

    Help Kidz Learn – a web site full of free software and resources for using switch games

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    What Is Cerebral Palsy

    May 23, 2010

    If you don’t have a child with disabilities, then cerebral palsy may seem like a tragedy to you. Well it isn’t. Do I wish she didn’t have it? Of course I do. We all have our weaknesses, and while Tilly’s may be more involved and more obvious, they’re now part of who she is. We [...]

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    Mobile Phone Recycling

    May 11, 2010

    How can I help Cerebral Palsy League by Recycling? By donating your old mobile phone to the Aussie Recycling Program, you will be helping Cerebral Palst League raise funds for thousands of children and adults with cerebral palsy. For every old mobile phone donated through specially marked ARP satchels and bins, CPL receives between $3.00 [...]

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    Riverwalk 2010

    May 11, 2010

    What: Riverwalk is an annual fundraising event run by The Developing Foundation to help families, such as ours, raise much needed funds for the development of our children. Riverwalk is a sponsored 6km walk along the Brisbane River & 90% of the sponsorship money raised by the family, goes to the family, so every donation [...]

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